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6.1 Portable Extinguishers: Fire Fighting Systems
6.1 Portable Extinguishers: Fire Fighting Systems
PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS
6.1.1
General
(a)
(b)
(c)
(No illustration)
Once a fire extinguisher has been installed in a building, it becomes the
responsibility of the building owner to maintain it.
Proper and adequate maintenance comprise the following:
a) periodically inspecting each extinguisher;
b) recharging each extinguisher following discharge; and
c) performing hydrostatic tests as required.
Maintenance of fire extinguisher shall only be carried out by approved servicing
agency or company. Maintenance shall be carried out periodically, but at least
once a year. A maintenance check covers the disassembling the extinguisher,
examine all its parts, cleaning and replacing any defective parts, and reassembling,
recharging and, where necessary, repressuring the extinguisher.
6.1.2
The type, size, quantity and siting of the portable fire extinguishers shall comply with
the requirements in SS CP 55.
6.1.3
(1)
Installation requirements
(a)
(b)
Portable extinguishers with a gross weight not greater than 20kg shall be
installed so that the extinguisher shall be mounted 1m above the floor
level.
(c)
(d)
6.2
6.2.1
(ii)
Diagram 6.2.1(a)(i)
Rising Main, Dry (Dry Riser). A vertical pipe installed in a building for fire fighting
purposes, fitted with inlet connections at fire engine access level and landing
valves on various floors, which is normally dry but is capable of being charged
with water usually by pumping from fire engine pumps.
Diagram 6.2.1(a)(ii)
Rising Main, Wet (Wet Riser). A vertical pipe installed in a building for fire
fighting purposes and permanently charged with water from a pressurized
supply, and fitted with landing valves on various floors.
Diagram 6.2.1(a)(iii)
Where a block of building has podium and tower blocks integrated
6.2.1 (b)
(1)
(2)
Diagram 6.2.1(c)
6.2.2
(1)
(2)
Dry rising mains are basically dry water pipes. The empty mains need to be
charged with water through the breeching inlets by fire appliance. The dry
rising mains should not exceed 60m to avoid excessive pumping pressure.
(3)
Wet rising mains are constantly charged with water that provide the
required flow rate and pressure for fire fighting and equipped with water
storage capacity for a given duration of 60 minutes. The breeching inlets
which are usually provided at ground level are meant for replenishing the
water tank.
Under normal circumstances, a building below 24m in habitable height would not
require rising mains. However, if such buildings have very large floor area or
footprint, whereby its internal areas are outside the coverage of a fire hose length
of 38m from the fireman access panels, it is recommended that the internal rising
mains to be incorporated to cover these areas. Otherwise, consultation with the
relevant authority ought to be sought. The conditions for the number of rising
mains required are:
(i)
All buildings with habitable height exceeding 24m would require one or
more rising mains. Each rising main shall not serve more than 930 m of any
floor space subject to all parts of the floor to be within 38m from a landing
valve.
Diagram 6.2.2(a)- 1
(ii)
Diagram 6.2.2(a) 2
The provision of rising main shall be such that all parts of any floor are within 38m
from a landing valve, measured along a route suitable for hoselines.
(b)
(ii)
(iii)
Diagram 6.2.2(b)(i) - 1
Diagram 6.2.2(b)(i) 2
In the above situation where the rising mains are located outside the staircases and along
external exit passageway/external corridor which is naturally ventilated, there is no need
to protect the main and landing valve separately.
(ii)
Diagram 6.2.2(b)(ii)
(iii)
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Diagram 6.2.2(b)(iii)
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(iv)
(c )
Size of rising mains. The minimum nominal bore of a rising main shall be:
(a)
100mm where the rising main does not exceed 45m in height and only one
landing valve is provided at each floor.
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(b)
Figure (i)
Figure (ii)
The height of rising main is the habitable height measured from the fire engine
access level to the finished floor level of the topmost floor served by the rising
main, irrespective whether or not the main is extended above roof level. The
above figure (ii) in diagram 6.2.2(c)(i)(b) shows two landing valves being installed
in the top 2 floors though the height of rising main does not exceed 45m, the
minimum nominal bore of the rising main shall not be less than 150mm. See
cl.2.4.12.2 of SS CP 29 which allows that where one rising main is permitted for a
floor area exceeding 930m, two landing valves shall be provided per floor, in
which case the nominal bore of the rising main shall be 150mm. However, this
requirement shall be not be applicable to any floor exceed 1400m.
6.2.2 (d)
(i)
(ii)
(a)
(b)
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(iii)
(iv)
Where passing through other than protected area e.g. protected lobby
shaft, pipe need to be encased or protected by and fire rating material
with 2-hour fire resistance rating.
Diagram 6.2.2(d ) 1
A single rising main is provided in the above diagram as the total floor area per
storey is less than 930 sq m. In-addition the distance from the most remote point in
any unit to the rising main landing valve shall not exceed 38m, measured along
the route of travel.
Not acceptable
Diagram 6.2.2(d ) 2
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The above diagram shows rising main installed in the core of a building, both
meeting the requirements of floor area (930m) and distance coverage (38m). Such
arrangement is deem not acceptable to SCDF (FSSD). The position of rising mains
shall be located in the following area (see clause 6.2.2(b)) by order of priority.
Diagram 6.2.2(d) - 3
The above diagram is an acceptable arrangement of positioning rising
mains in the order of priority. Two stacks of rising main are required if the
floor area exceeds 930m and the distance exceeds 38m distance
measured from the landing valve to the remote points.
Diagram 6.2.2(d) - 4
Where the pipe work and landing valve are located outside protected
lobby or area allowed by the Relevant Authority, they shall be protected
by approved 2 hour fire rated enclosures.
Provision of landing valve to any rising main at 1st storey is not required if
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any part of that storey is not more than 38m from the external wall of the
building.
(v)
6.2.2
6.2.3
Diagram 6.2.3(a)
(i)
(ii)
Thus, an accessway may serve more than one rising main to one or
more buildings, provided (iii) is complied with.
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(b)
(No illustration)
The inlets and the vertical run of the rising main shall be kept as short as
possible. The total pressure loss of the dry rising main shall not exceed 6 bar
based on the design water flow rate. This is to correspond with the maximum
habitable height of 60m.
6.2.4
(No illustration)
(1)
(2)
Each wet rising main shall be fed from a suction or storage tank
having a minimum effective storage capacity capable of
supplying water at the rate of 38 l/s for a period of at least 30
minutes.
(ii)
(iii)
(3)
b)
Flow
Flow requirements for wet rising main system shall comply
with those stipulated in SS CP 29.
(No illustration)
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(1)
The minimum water supply flow rate shall be maintained in the wet
rising system when 3 landing valves within the system are in the fully
open position, should yield not less than an aggregate flow of 38 l/s
for a non-residential building.
(2)
When more than one wet rising main is required in any zone in a
building, the minimum common water supply shall be as stated
below. Where the total maximum supply rate exceeds those stated in
below, another common water supply system shall be used.
(i)
(c)
Running pressure
Running pressure at each discharging landing valve on
the wet rising main system shall be maintained between
the minimum and maximum values as stipulated in SS CP
29.
(No illustration)
A minimum running pressure of 3.5 bar and a maximum of 5.5 bar shall
be maintained at each landing valve when any number, up to three,
are fully opened.
(d)
Static pressure
Static pressure in any line of hose connected to a landing
valve in a wet rising main system shall not exceed the
specified value in SS CP 29.
(No illustration)
(e)
(i)
(ii)
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(2)
(3)
(4)
Footnote:
(1)
(2)
Break tank is either (a) a tank into which the incoming supply
connection from the PUB water mains discharge, or (b) an
intermediate tank for limiting the system pressure.
(3)
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Diagram 6.2.4(e) - 1
(f)
(1)
(2)
Pumps, which are part of the wet rising main system, must be
properly protected from the effect of heat and fire. As
pumps are the vital nerves of the system, they should be
installed in a room having the necessary fire rated
enclosures and door (min 2-hr fire resistance rating).
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Diagram 6.2.4(f)
6.2.5
(2)
(3)
(4)
(ii)
(b)
Position
(i)
The fire hose shall be installed just next to, but not more
than 2 meters from the landing valve as shown in
Diagram 6.2.5(b).
(ii)
c)
Mounting
The wall mounted fire hose cabinet requirement shall be
as follows:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
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General
(i)
Only clean, dry and compact rolled (Dutch Roll with the
Velcro strap secured as shown in the Diagram 6.2.5(a)
and (b)) hose shall be placed in the cabinet.
(ii)
(iii)
Standby hose provides the fire fighter greater hose length connection in
situation where the floor space is extensive. The hose from other floors could be
transferred to fire floor quickly when required by fire fighters. Standby hose shall
be kept locked in a cabinet, when placed along escape corridor, in common
area and circulation space. The hose is allowed to be left mounted on hook or
cradle inside the riser main shaft.
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Diagram 6.2.5(a)
Diagram 6.2.5(b)
6.2.6
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Diagram 6.2.6 - 1
Rising main is dry type before the habitable height of 60m is reached
Diagram 6.2.6 - 2
Rising main is converted to wet type with the installation of pump and water
tank
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(a)
Breeching inlets
Breeching inlets (2-way or 4-way) should be provided as per approved
building plan.
(b)
Fire lift
As it is not feasible to provide fire lift for use by fire fighters, a passenger
hoist, which is usually installed at site could be used. The hoist need not
serve the topmost 3 floors, until the roof is being completed.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Rising main and landing valve shall be provided to every floor, except
the topmost 3 floors as the building gains height, and made
operational.
Rising main pressure & flow
As it is not feasible to provide a full-sized water tank and pump to
meet the flow and pressure required for 45 mins of fire fighting, a break
tank of minimum 11.5m should be provided, instead for fire fighting of
5 mins duration. Upon the arrival of fire engine the tank could be
replenished via the public hydrant. The break tank must be
constructed before the building reaches the 60m height.
(g)
Responsibility/Accountability
The main contractor for the project shall be responsible and
accountable for the provision and maintenance of the rising main in
the building under construction.
(h)
Checklist
Inspection and testing checklists of rising mains are attached for ease
of reference.
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3
4
5
6
7
Description
Yes
If no, remedy
action/comments
All rising mains (dry & wet) shall be made operational for all
floors except the uppermost 3 floors as soon as any
completed floor of the building reaches 24m in height.
Wet rising mains shall be installed progressively when the
building attains a height of 60m during the course of
construction. All outlets, landing valves and inlets as well as
water tanks and pumps shall be provided and made readily
operational.
Provision of *2-way/4-way breeching inlet as per approved
plan.
Lift/passenger hoist ready for firemens use.
Generator set or adequate PUB power supply for fire-fighting
purposes.
Provision of adequate fire engine accessway (where
practicable) for fire-fighting purposes.
Adequate portable fire extinguishers to be provided on
each floor.
Date
___________________
inspected:
*Delete as appropriate
by
________
Signature
S/N
Description
Part B: Checklist for the testing of rising mains
If no, remedy
action/comments
Yes
In order
Breeching inlet
1
Inlet housed in protective enclosure
2
Rigidly supported
3
Labelled dry/wet riser inlet and numbered
accordingly
4
Clear of obstruction
Riser
5
Air relief valve provided
6
Labelled & numbered accordingly
7
Earthing provided
Landing valve
8
Blank cap provided
9
Strapped & padlocked in closed position
10
Clear of obstruction
Testing of pressure/flow
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Dry rising mains
a
Pressure constant at 300 psi (20.7 bar) for 30
mins
b
Regularly tested
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Wet rising mains
a
Static pressure shall be less than 8 bar
b
Topmost landing valve fully opened (under
pump/gravity feed) with flow rate at 27 L/S
c
Provide break tank with minimum water
capacity of 11.5m
Date inspected:
________________
by
__________
*Delete as appropriate
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_________
Not in
order
Remarks
Signature
__________
6.2.7
Foam inlets
Where boiler room/s or storage room/s containing highly
combustible materials are located in basement or not easily
accessible for fire fighting, foam inlets and pipeworks shall be
provided for the purpose of delivering foam solution to an area
close to the room/s concerned. A 2-way breeching inlet shall be
provided at ground level with pipe run of minimum 100mm bore
terminating in landing valve just outside the high fire risk room/s. The
provision of the breeching inlet shall comply with the relevant
clauses of SS CP 29 Code of Practice for Fire Hydrant Systems and
Hose Reels.
In situations where such rooms have access openings along
accessway, provision of foam solution inlets and outlets may be
waived.
Diagram 6.2.6
The above diagram shows the foam supply pipe being run through an adjoining
room. Other alternatives of routing the pipe works through room space are
acceptable. The pipes are required to be encased in masonry or enclosed with
fire rated materials having the necessary fire resistance rating if it is located inside
the boiler room.
Foam inlets pipe works are provided for the purpose of delivering foam solution
to the lobby or circulation area close to the room/s contain highly combustible
materials. This arrangement is similar to a rising main system, except that it is
meant to deliver foam solution instead of water. Under this arrangement, ready
mixed foam solution would be pumped into the 2-way breeching inlets at
ground level. Fire fighter would carry the necessary hoses with foam making
branch to tap the foam solution from the landing valve and to jet in the foam at
the seat of the fire in the room.
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6.2.8
Hose Reels
(a)
(No illustration)
Small buildings, refer to detach building and it must be standalone,
such as guardhouse, pump house, bin centre, electrical substation etc
would not be required to provide hydraulic hosereel. However,
suitable type of fire extinguisher should be provided instead.
(b)
(2)
(3)
The main
(a)
(b)
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(5)
(c)
Water supply
Water supply for hose reels in terms of flow rate and
minimum running pressure shall comply with the
requirements in SS CP 29.
Diagram 6.2.8(c)
Extracts from CP 29
(1)
Minimum requirements
(a)
(b)
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(2)
Hosereel pumps
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
30
(d)
Not acceptable
Diagram 6.2.8(d) 1
Acceptable
Diagram 6.2.8(d) - 2
Extracts from CP 29
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(2)
Siting
(a)
(b)
(ii)
(iii)
(e)
(No illustration)
The above sub-clause now allows the flexibility of using alternative material
for the water supply pipe of the hosereel system.
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6.3
6.3.1
General
(a)
Warehouse
Single storey warehouse not exceeding 2000sq.m is not required to be
provided with fire alarm system unless otherwise specified by the Relevant
Authority. The main reason is that the building is small, hence escape to the
exterior via exit doors would be straight- forward.
Warehouse building of 2 to 4 storeys and having a total floor area (per storey)
of greater than 1000sq.m is required to provide manual type of fire alarm
system. This manual fire alarm system (break glass type) is not required to be
connected to an approved alarm monitoring station.
Warehouse building which is more than 4 storeys is required to be provided
with automatic fire alarm system such as smoke or heat detection types,
irrespective of the floor area per storey.
Factory
Single storey factory building not exceeding 400sq.m is not required to be
provided with fire alarm system unless otherwise specified by the Relevant
Authority. The main reason is that the building is small, hence escape to the
exterior via exit doors would be straight- forward.
Factory building of 2 to 4 storeys and having a total floor area (per storey) of
greater than 200sq.m is required to be provided with manual type of fire alarm
system. This manual fire alarm system (break glass type) is not required to be
connected to an approved alarm monitoring station.
Factory building which is more than 4 storeys is required to be provided with
automatic fire alarm system such as smoke or heat detection system,
irrespective of the floor area per storey.
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Diagram 6.3.1(a) - 1
Even though the warehouse floor has less than 1000sq.m, the whole building is
required to be provided with manual fire alarm system as the factory floor (per
storey) exceeds 200sq.m.
Diagram 6.3.1(a) - 2
Although the floor area of each factory floor is less than 200sq.m, the building
is required to be provided with manual fire alarm system as the warehouse
located at 1st storey exceeds 1000sq.m.
Diagram 6.3.1(a) - 3
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As the factory floor area per storey is less than 200sq.m and the warehouse floor
area is less than 1000sq.m there is no need to provide fire alarm system unless
requested by the Relevant Authority. It should be noted that if in the event that
warehouse floor is granted change of use to factory, a manual fire alarm
system will be required to be provided to the whole building. The main reasons
for the different in floor area between factory and warehouse are:
a) occupants load of factory is higher than warehouse;
b) occupants would be working for long hours in factory as compared to
warehouse where workers would only be involved when there is movement
of goods in/out of the building.
Owners of factory or warehouse installed with manual fire system could opt for
connection to the approved alarm monitoring station. Approved alarm
monitoring stations are private monitoring companies. Owing to excessive false
alarm signals being received by fire stations in the past, such monitoring was
introduced to screen and verify the activation of automatic fire alarm signals.
(c)
Diagram 6.3.1(c)
The above diagram shows a factory/warehouse having a floor area exceeding
5000m, accordingly it requires sprinkler protection for such excessive floor
area. By compartmentalising the floor area with each comparment not
exceeding 4000m, sprinkler installation will be waived. In its place, automatic
fire alarm system is required to be provided. Therefore, notwithstanding the
provision of compartmentation, if the total floor area per storey of a 2 to 4
storey building of factory or warehouse exceeds 4000m, the building shall be
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provided with automatic fire alarm system. This requirement will not apply to a
single storey building. The automatic fire alarm system serves to provide early
detection to the occupants. Hence, it allows more time for occupants to
evacuate.
6.3.2
(No illustration)
(1)
Fire fighters responding to a fire call would first, on arrival at the scene,
need to check the fire indicator board to confirm the location of the
alarm, which has been actuated or operated before proceeding to the
fire site.
(2)
The FIB monitors the actuation of detectors, call-points and sprinkler flow
switch.
(3)
A permanent fire zone chart or minic panel shall be displayed at the Fire
Indication Board (FIB) location to provide information on originality of the
alarm. The fire zone chart or minic panel shall be installed in accordance
with the floor or building orientation. All the alarm zones and FIB zones if
provided should be clearly depicted on the fire zone chart/minic panel.
Additional information such as, fire engine accessway/hardstanding
spaces, location of breeching inlets, fire hydrant, sprinkler control valve,
hosereel and fire extinguisher should be provided on the fire zone
chart/minic panel where applicable. This would help the fire fighters to
identify the location of hardstanding spaces, breeching inlets etc, when
they arrived at the fire site.
(4)
Where addressible fire alarm system is used, fire alarm indicators shall be
provided additional to the programmable message on display.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(No illustration)
Where fire command centre is not provided, the FIB is usually near the main
entrance of the building or in the guardhouse.
6.3.3
(b)
(c)
(1)
(2)
(b)
Adjacent to hosereels;
(c)
(d)
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Diagram 6.3.1(c)
Diagram 6.3.3 - 2
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6.3.3
(d)
6.3.4
6.3.5
Alarm Device
(a)
(b)
(c)
(No illustration)
It is important that the sounding from the electrical fire alarm system, for
example, installed in the factory or warehouse floors, should be audible and
readily distinguishable to all occupants. The number of fire alarm sounders used
should be sufficient to produce a minimum sound level of either 65 db, or 5 db
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above any other noise likely to persist for a period longer than 30 seconds,
whichever is greater, in all parts of the buildings which are normally occupied. .
In areas where a normal type of sounder may be ineffective, eg. Where the
background noise is excessive, where the occupants are deaf or where hearing
protection is likely to be worn, visual signals shall be provided. In general, visual
signals shall not be used in place of audible alarms. The intensity of the light shall
be sufficient to draw the attention of people in the vicinity.
6.3.7
(d)
(i)
(d)
(ii)
Diagram 6.3.7(d)
General warehouse refers to general storage other than
explosive or flammable storage. In the above building, which
is only provided with manual fire alarm system, the system is to
be connected through an approved alarm monitoring
company. Where a building is not the abovementioned
premises, the owner can opt to connect the alarm system to
the approved alarm monitoring station.
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6.3.8
6.4
SPRINKLER INSTALLATION
6.4.1
Whenever
compartmentation
requirements
Chapter 3 of this Code cannot be complied with.
(b)
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under
(2)
(3)
Clause 3.2.4(a) of the fire code permits max. 3 storeys to form a single
compartment up to a habitable height of 24m. In designing more than 3
floors per compartment, it would be a breaching the compartmentation
requirement. To overcome the problem, automatic sprinkler system should
be provided to the whole building. However, building owners are at liberty
to provide the sprinkler system to their buildings as an added fire safety. The
system could be used as a trade-off for extended travel distances.
Situation where sprinkler system is not required in Purpose Group VI & VIII
Diagram 6.4.1 - 1
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Diagram 6.4.1- 2
Not more than 3 storey per compartment.
Area of compartment < 4000m & cubicle extent < 15000m
Diagram 6.4.1 - 3
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Diagram 6.4.1- 4
Diagram 6.4.1- 5
(d)
(i)
Basement
All basement storeys, except for those used as
purpose groups I or II, shall be provided with an
automatic
sprinkler
system
irrespective
of
compartment size. Where the upper storeys of the
building is fully compartmented from the basement
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Diagram 6.4.1(d)(i)
All basement storeys shall be provided with automatic sprinkler system
irrespective of the compartment size.
Extension of sprinkler system to upper storeys is not required as:
a) floor area and cubical extent of each storey do not exceed
4000sq.m and 15000m respectively;
b) habitable height of the highest floor does not exceed 24m.
c) Upper storeys are fully compartmented from the basement storey.
(ii)
Exemption
Where the basement storey is effectively crossventilated such as to avoid smoke logging
conditions, the basement storey may be exempted
from the requirements of provision of an automatic
sprinkler system, at the discretion of the Relevant
Authority.
(No illustration)
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Installation
Installation of the sprinkler system and its associated water
supply, control and testing requirements shall comply with the
SS CP 52 Code of Practice for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System.
(No illustration)
In view of other system not covered under CP 52 for example like Early
Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler System could be adopted provided it is
over and above the mentioned CP 52.
6.4.3
6.4.4
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
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Diagram 6.4.4(c)
Since the sprinkler heads in the room would be omitted, it is necessary to use
the direct one-way travel distance requirement to limit the room size, hence
the direct one-way travel distance of maximum 15m shall be strictly complied
with.
6.4.5
(b)
(c)
6.4.7
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6.5
6.5.1
6.5.2
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6.6
6.6.1
Drawing 6.6.1- 1
Drawing 6.6.1- 2
If the duct is not to be fire rated, fire damper shall be provided at the wall of
the lift shaft at location indicated as D in diagram. The provision of duct to
ventilate the lift shaft shall not apply to lift shaft containing fire lift. The main
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purpose of the vents or ducts are to provide exhaust ventilation for the shaft.
6.6.2
(No illustration)
Emergency power supply (EPS) from a separate rechargeable source shall
be provided for all passenger lifts. This emergency supply shall comply with SS
209. EPS for lighting, ventilation, ventilation and alarm system for the lift cars is
to allow the passengers in the lift car to activate the alarm bell for help, and
to ensure adequate lighting/ventilation while they wait for rescue during a
power failure.
Lifts that are commonly found in buildings under Purpose Group VI and
VIII are electrical passenger lifts, fire lifts and good lifts.
2)
3)
4)
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(b)
(c)
(b)
(No illustration)
6.6.3
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Diagram 6.6.3(a)- 1
(1)
Diagram 6.6.3(a) 2
Fire lift is now required to be brought down into the basement floors if
the depth of the basement is more than 9m below the average
ground level.
(2)
It is not necessary for floors above and below the average ground
level to be served by the same lift.
(3)
(b)
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Diagram 6.6.3(b)- 1
Diagram 6.6.3(b)- 2
Fire lift is located in a protected shaft.
The fire fighting lobby as shown in the two situations above, shall be served by
a protected staircase located adjacent to it, and directly accessible from it.
Where a fire lift is provided to the upper storeys of a building with basement
storey(s), the lift shall be extended to serve the basement storey(s).
(c)
(No illustration)
This additional feature would provide better control of the lift as it could permit
cancellation of call made earlier.
(d)
(No illustration)
It is common to find goods being stacked in lobby outside goods lifts. This
would affect the fire fighters while carrying out fire fighting operations
during emergencies.
(e)
(No illustration)
The above clause serves to remind code users that SS CP 2 Code of
Practice should be complied with to ensure that reliability and
performance standards being achieved.
(f)
(No illustration)
The above clause makes it clear that power supply to the fire lift should be
independent of other main or sub-main circuit serving accommodation
areas or other services.
6.6.4
Homing of lifts
(a)
(b)
(d)
(ii)
(iii)
(f)
Hydraulic lifts.
Where a hydraulic lift serves two upper storeys only, the
lower of which has a final exit leading to the exterior
space, the provision of an alternative power supply or
ARD is not required, provided the lift car is arranged to
lower itself to the 1st storey by gravity during power
failure mode.
Diagram 6.6.4(f)
The two upper storeys refers to 1st and 2nd storey only.
In situation where the hydraulic lift serves more than 2 upper
storeys, it shall be connected to secondary power supply (standby
generator). The provision of ARD to lower the lift car to its nearest
floor should not be taken as trade-off for secondary power supply
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